Dt. Pragya Rima

Clinical Dietician/Nutritionist

Professional Journey

Works Experiences:

  • Clinical Dietician/Nutritionist, Center for Liver Disease & Frontline Hospital (Oct 2020–Present) Developed personalized nutrition plans and provided dietary counseling for patients with liver disease, diabetes, and other conditions.
  • Training Facilitator, Mercy Corps (Jul–Aug 2024) Conducted training on NiE for 98 health workers in Rukum District as part of the Joint Action Recovery Plan.
  • Health & Nutrition Officer, SAPPROS Nepal (May 2021–Feb 2022) Implemented Mother and Child Health and Nutrition programs and designed activities to empower rural women and children.
  • Consultant, FAO, UNESCO & ERDCN (Feb 2019–May 2021) Conducted trainings on child and adolescent nutrition, developed training manuals, and drafted research proposals.
  • Nutrition Officer, UNICEF Nepal (Feb 2018–Jan 2019) Coordinated nutrition-specific programs across federal, provincial, and local levels; developed operational guidelines and training manuals.
  • Maternal, Infant and Young Child Feeding Officer, UNICEF Nepal (Sep 2016–Aug 2017) Supervised district-level IYCF programs, monitored nutrition supplies, and analyzed HMIS data for program effectiveness.
  • District Nutrition & Social Mobilizer Coordinator, Rasuwa (Nov 2014–Aug 2016) Led earthquake nutrition response in 2015; facilitated IMAM & MAM training; ensured timely supply of nutrition commodities.
  • Trainer, Social Development & Promotion Center (May–Jul 2014) Trained 500+ health workers, FCHVs, and HFOMC members on integrating micronutrient programs within the health system.
  • Field Researcher, SAIPAL (Mar 2014) Conducted survey of 150 young women on reproductive health knowledge and practices in Rupandehi District.
  • Assistant Manager, Norvic International Hospital (May 2005–Sep 2013) Managed patient services, organized health camps, coordinated with corporate and community partners, and supervised junior staff.

Education:

  • Master’s Degree in Humanities and Social Science (Food and Nutrition), Central Department of Food and Nutrition, Padma Kanya Campus, Tribhuvan University (2017)
  • Master’s Degree in Humanities and Social Science (Food and Nutrition), Dillibazar Kanya Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University (2012)

Trainings:

  • Masters Training of Trainers – Parenting Education, UNICEF & CEHRD (2025)
  • Masters Training of Trainers – Nutrition Friendly Local Governance, MoFAGA (2024)
  • Knowledge Management Workshop, UNICEF Nepal (2018)
  • Writing Scientific Publication, UNICEF Nepal (2017)
  • Programming for IYCF (Online Course), Cornell University & UNICEF (2017)
  • MToT on Multi Sectoral Nutrition Plan, National Planning Commission Secretariat (2017)
  • MToT on Interventions in Emergency, UNICEF Nepal (2015)
  • DToT on Community-Based Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (CB-IMNCI), District Health Office & Save the Children (2014)
  • MToT on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) & Multiple Micronutrient Powder, MaxPro Pvt. Ltd. (2013)
  • HACCP Training, Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (2011)